Page 88 of Falling for the Boss's Son

Being Blake Masters’s assistant gave her access to a lot of things. She knew something was wrong with the accounting. She’d been the first one to notice and bring it to her boss’s attention. “Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help. I’m sure your dad wouldn’t mind.”

Jesse studied her for a long moment. “There might be something you could do.” He paused, glanced at the door, then back at her. “There’s a file missing.”

She lowered her voice and sat forward. “A client file?”

He nodded. “A contract.”

Cassie’s eyes widened. It didn’t take a genius to know that wasn’t good. “It’s not in the archives?”

“No. Or at least, not where it should be in the archives. Stephanie and I have spent the morning going through every file in the surrounding area, hoping it was just misplaced.”

“What can I do?”

“We need to go through all the files, one at a time.”

The company had been in business for over twenty years, and they had thousands of clients. It could take weeks or even months to go through every paper in every file. “I can stay late.”

“While I appreciate that, what I need is a way to narrow down our search. Assuming someone isn’t deliberately trying to hide it.”

Cassie thought about it. “Who’s the client?”

“Campbell Industries.”

She’d never heard of them, which meant they were probably a smaller client. “I’ll look into it. I should have some time this afternoon.”

* * *

There was a note on Cassie’s desk when she got back from lunch.

I know it was you.

Cassie looked around, but no one was lurking. She turned her attention to the note. It didn’t give her a whole lot to go on. What did they know?

She racked her brain, trying to figure out who may have left the message. It wasn’t exactly threatening. More of a warning. But a warning of what she had no idea.

Blake Masters strolled out of his office, suit jacket on. He had a meeting across town at two thirty. He closed his door then turned to her. “Everything all right?”

Her confusion must have been written on her face. “Did you happen to see anyone at my desk while I was away?”

“No. I was on a call most of the last hour with Bree Reynolds.” He paused. “Was something taken?”

“The opposite. They left me a rather cryptic note.” She knew some people would have kept the note to themselves, but Cassie knew she hadn’t done anything wrong. The only thing even questionable she was doing was dating Jesse and that wasn’t a secret.

“I wouldn’t worry too much about it. If it’s important, they’ll stop by again.”

“You’re probably right.” Cassie forced a smile. “Should I expect you back after your meeting?”

Her boss shook his head. “No. I’ll see you in the morning.”

Cassie nodded.

She was still thinking about the note when Jesse came to pick her up at five. Gathering her things, she let him lead her to his vehicle. He didn’t press her on why she was being so reserved until they were both in the car. “Tell me what’s wrong.”

“There was a strange note on my desk when I got back from lunch. I’ve been trying to figure out who it came from, but I’m drawing a blank.” Of course it would help if she had a clue what the note was referring to, but she didn’t.

He weaved through the parking garage and turned onto the road, heading toward her apartment.

“I thought we were going to your place.”

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